There are many airlines in China, all with the same stubborn mentality. Agencies have no interest in you or your career. You are a means to their fees, nothing more. Once you arrive in China you are on your own. You may see an agency representative once in a while, but this is a token gesture during any "bagman" visits to the respective airline headquarters. See this link for an insight of your potential working environment:
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